DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills posted an article about Elmer Soderblom’s attempts to stick with the Red Wings in his second go-round with the team:
“I just want to show my game and play the way I’ve been playing,” Soderblom said before Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. “Show that I can play at this level, so I’m excited.”
Making his 2024-25 season debut with the Red Wings on Tuesday night, Soderblom recorded one shot and two hits in 13:54 of ice time in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Flyers. Additionally, Soderblom skated on a line with Michael Rasmussen and Christian Fischer.
“Very happy with him,” Detroit head coach Todd McLellan said about Soderblom’s play against the Flyers. “Again, not knowing what to expect, just hearsay around the locker room or the organization. Right from morning skate, he looked like he fit in. He played with some authority. I thought that fourth line had an identity.”
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin said he was impressed by Soderblom’s focus and skill.
“His size and hands stick out right away, but [Soderblom] was engaged,” Larkin said. “I think he made a lot of really good plays. It would have been nice to see him get one on one of those chances early, but what he brings to the table is great to have. I was really impressed with his attitude and the way he handled himself.”
Soderblom, in 38 games with the Griffins this season, has 17 points on five goals and 12 assists. He’s appeared in 119 AHL games for Grand Rapids since 2022-23, totaling 54 points (23 goals, 31 assists).
“The group in Grand Rapids is really good,” Soderblom said. “It’s a great group of guys, and I think we’re showing that through our games. We’re playing well, so this year has been really good.”
